Navigating Change: Layoffs and Laughter

This chapter examines the compassionate approach to layoffs highlighted by Airbnb, emphasizing fair severance and the need for company reassessment. It shifts to the gig economy dynamic, comparing struggles of gig workers with essential workers, and reflects on the evolution of comedy during the pandemic. The conversation culminates in discussing the transition from corporate life to comedy, the adaptation of comedians to new platforms, and the importance of audience connection in the evolving entertainment landscape.